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Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya. Photo http://islam-today.ru/novosti/2016/12/09/ramzan-kadyrov-oproverg-informaciu-ob-otpravke-v-siriu-cecenskogo-specnaza/

09:31, 29 December 2016

Kadyrov refutes information about imminent resignation of deputy head of Chechen MIA

Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, has refuted the information that appeared on December 28 that he has demanded from Apti Alaudinov, the Deputy Interior Minister, to resign.

The North-Caucasian Military Court. Photo: http://www.armradio.am/ru/2015/02/27/

07:46, 29 December 2016

Witnesses in "Caliphate case" fail to confirm pressure on Miskhozhev

The session of the North-Caucasian Military Court, which considers the case of the attempt of creating a caliphate in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), the witness Alim Khatsukov and the criminal expert Zarina Djuzhueva were questioned; they stated that there was no pressure on the suspect during the investigatory actions.

Zhalaudi Geriev. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

03:19, 29 December 2016

Key points in Geriev's case: from kidnapping to appeal (video)

On September 5, 2016, Zhalaudi Geriev, a Chechen journalist and a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, was sentenced to three years in a general-security colony on charges of drug possession.

Repatriates from Syria. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"

23:30, 28 December 2016

Syrian repatriates face main problem with employment, "Ochag" activists report

According to activists of the NGO "Ochag" (Hearth) and volunteers involved in rendering assistance to immigrants, the main problems of repatriates from Syria in Kabardino-Balkaria are the language barrier and the problems with employment.

22:30, 28 December 2016

In Dagestan, relatives of local resident complain about his kidnapping

Today, Umakhan Umakhanov, a resident of the village of Kokrek of the Khasavyurt District of Dagestan, has been kidnapped by armed men in masks. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" by relatives of the kidnapped man.

The Donchi-ool spouses. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:00, 28 December 2016

Sochi police close case against Donchi-ool pensioners

The actions of Donchi-ool pensioners, charged with illegal felling of trees, contain no components of crime. This was reported by Dmitry Dopua, an investigator of the ROVD (District Interior Division) of the Central District of Sochi.

Handcuffs. Photo: Valentina Mischenko / Yugopolis

21:57, 28 December 2016

Oleg Miskhozhev's mother reports to Court about torture of her son at police station

At a hearing of the North-Caucasian Military Court in the case of an attempt to create a caliphate in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), the Court has questioned Marina Shogenova, the mother of defendant Oleg Miskhozhev.

Ilkin Rustamzade. Photo http://www.radioazadlyg.org/a/26752872.html

21:36, 28 December 2016

ECtHR starts communication on Ilkin Rustamzade's case

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has given the government of Azerbaijan three months to respond to the questions in the case against Ilkin Rustamzade, an imprisoned young activist of the movement "Nida".

Advocate Alaudi Musaev makes a statement at the court. December 28, 2016. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:52, 28 December 2016

Human rights defenders treat verdict against Zhalaudi Geriev as politically motivated

The decision of the Chechen Supreme Court (SC) to uphold the verdict to Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, was predictable. It proves the political nature of the prosecution. This was stated by human rights defenders Oleg Orlov, Tatiana Lokshina, and Lyudmila Alekseeva.

20:29, 28 December 2016

HRC "Memorial" reports on resumption of activities of Ingush Adaptation Commission

The activities of the Commission on adaptation of militants in Ingushetia have been resumed after a one-year break. This was reported by Oleg Orlov, a member of the Board of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".

Zhalaudi Geriev in the courtroom. December 28, 2016. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:14, 28 December 2016

Geriev: FSB agents offered help in exchange for data about "Caucasian Knot"

During their visit to the SIZO (pre-trial prison) to Zhalaudi Geriev, a journalist of the "Caucasian Knot", agents of the Russian Federal Security Bureau (FSB) asked him about the editorial policy of the "Caucasian Knot" and offered to cooperate with them. A permit to meet him was issued to agents by a judge of the Shali District Court of Chechnya.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the "Islamic State", a terrorist organization, banned in Russia. Photo: http://rus.azattyq.org/content/news/27017479.html

15:12, 28 December 2016

IS makes public pre-mortal video of Grozny militants

Prior to attacking policemen in Grozny, militants of the "Islamic State" (IS), a terrorist organization, banned in Russia, recorded a video, showing 11 persons swearing to the IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and calls to commit terror acts in Russia, including against civilians. Today, IS supporters have posted the video on the Internet.

Advocate Elchin Sadygov. Photo: Minval.az

14:25, 28 December 2016

In Azerbaijan, defence challenges arrests of two detained IDPs at protest

Advocate Elchin Sadygov has challenged the arrests of two internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were arrested for involvement in a protest action against power interruptions in villages for IDPs. The advocate treats the arrest of the IDPs as violation of their right to freedom of assembly.

Alexei Knedlyakovsky. Screenshot of a video by the user Kublog Kublogov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3PWytAAbFk

14:25, 28 December 2016

Hunger strike of blogger Knedlyakovsky in Krasnodar supported by activist Chirikov

Alexei Knedlyakovsky and Victor Chirikov, arrested for participation in the action near the monument to Dzerzhinsky in Krasnodar, have gone on a hunger strike, their advocates have reported. The advocate of Mr Chirikov said that a complaint had been lodged against the arrest. The advocate of Mr Knedlyakovsky is concerned about his client's health.

Zhalaudi Geriev in the courtroom. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

10:43, 28 December 2016

Chechnya's SC upholds verdict to Geriev

Today, the Supreme Court (SC) of the Chechen Republic has announced its decision on the case of Zhalaudi Geriev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent: the conviction passed by the Shali District Court of Chechnya was upheld.

09:05, 28 December 2016

On eve of decision announcement, Geriev's defence stated plans to appeal to ECtHR

In his last plea at the Supreme Court (SC) of Chechnya, Zhalaudi Geriev a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, presented evidence of his innocence. The last session before the debate was held in a raised voice; one of the panel judges raised his voice on Geriev and ran out of the courtroom, taking the case materials with him. In doing so, he failed to respond to the request of the presiding judge, said the advocate Alaudi Musaev.

Miners. Photo: http://profi-news.ru/society/20160812/305382/

02:26, 28 December 2016

Gukovo miners report receipt of 14 million roubles of salary debts

The promised payment of salary debts was made to 1000 miners from three companies of the "Kingcoal" Group, which unites 10 companies, the coordinators of miners' protests have reported. They noted that the authorities had offered to extend the repayment of debts until September 2017, to which protesters do not agree.

21:25, 27 December 2016

SHRC put on registry of foreign agents

The decision to include the Krasnodar-based public organization "Southern Human Rights Centre" (SHRC) on the registry of foreign agents has been made on the outcomes of the check, the Russia's Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has reported.

19:40, 27 December 2016

In his last plea, Geriev asks to acquit him

The defence of Zhalaudi Geriev, a correspondent of the "Caucasian Knot", and the defendant himself have called on the Chechen Supreme Court (SC) to cancel the verdict passed by the first-instance Shali District Court. The prosecutor asked to uphold this verdict.

19:05, 27 December 2016

HRC "Memorial" fined by court 300,000 roubles

Five materials posted by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" about political prisoners, in particular, about Oleg Sentsov, Alexander Kolchenko, Nikolai Klykh and Sergey Litvinov, were not labelled as materials posted by the organization recognized as a foreign agent, the court has stated and fined the HRC by 300,000 roubles.

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